Explanation
Background
This ordinance is submitted to settle the charge of discrimination known as Katherine Joseph v. City of Columbus, et al. pending before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Charge No. COLB1 (49634) 04202022 / 22A-2022-02195, in the amount of eighty thousand, dollars ($80,000.00). Ms. Joseph is a Program Manager II with the Department of Public Health. Ms. Joseph filed a complaint alleging disability discrimination with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Fiscal Impact: Funds were not specifically budgeted for this settlement; however, sufficient monies are available within the 2022 Health Special Revenue Fund 2250 to pay the amount of this claim.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary to ensure settlement is paid in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Katherine Joseph v. City of Columbus, et al. pending before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $80,000.00 within the Health Special Revenue Fund 2250; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund in payment of the settlement; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the 2022 Health Special Revenue Fund budget to pay the amount of this claim; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Department of Public Health, in that it is necessary for this ordinance to be effective immediately in order for the parties to effectuate the settlement of this lawsuit, which is in the best interest of the City, and to pay the agreed sum in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the City Attorney be and is hereby authorized to settle all claims against the City of Columbus, its officers, agents and employees in the lawsuit...
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